for my steering linkage.......i will need to lower my centre link/ drag ling down from were is is right now,,, i am useing qa1 rod ends for my steering,, and have no desire for the rod end to be on the threaded part.. right now, the only option i have now is getting a real long bolt with the shank i can use, and cutting off the ( some ) threaded part..in the photo here it is the one on the right hand side
In reply to Keith Tanner :
thank you, that helps alot
Metric sizing makes that a problem.
Try bolt depot
I didn't look for your specific need but they sell individuals and have decent options.
Honsch
New Reader
1/9/21 6:59 p.m.
Keith Tanner said:
Metric sizing makes that a problem.
5/8 and 16mm are functionally identical in diameter, 16m is 0.004in larger.
In reply to Ranger50 :
a A/N bolt is = to grade 5.. i would like my steering to be a wee bit stronger
In reply to Alfaromeoguy :
If your going with 16 mm/ 5/8" bolt you could hang your whole car in the air by one of those and have a huge safety factor.
While AN bolts are not as hard as grade 8 they will bend and not break when they exceed their limit.
And I would not use nylock nuts if your concerned about safety.
The OEM use castle nuts and drilled bolts with a cotter pin.
Or an all metal lock nut.
You should too!
pirate
HalfDork
1/10/21 10:55 a.m.
AN bolts come with different shank lengths to so that threaded portions of bolt are not in the joint itself. Try Aircraft Spruce or Wicks Aircraft Supply online catalogs.